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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,704, 64,451.38 and 25,483.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,704, 64,451.38 and 25,483.26 is: 35,166.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,704 : 64,451.38 = 25,483.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,704/64,451.38 = 25,483.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,704x = 64,451.38 × 25,483.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,704x = 1,642,431,273.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,431,273.90/46,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,166.82

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